H.R. 5269 · 115th Congress

STAR Fishing Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2018-03-14
Latest action
2018-03-14 · Introduced in House

Summary

State and Territorial Approval for Restriction of Fishing Act or the STAR Fishing Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce to obtain approval from the relevant fish and wildlife management agency of a state or territory before restricting fishing access to state or territorial marine waters that are within the jurisdiction of the National Park Service or the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, including coastal waters and estuaries.